Affirmative action ruling causes stab of frustration but local leaders unsure of overall effect
The recent Supreme Court decision, about cases against Harvard and the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill, changes the way that colleges and universities may consider applicants, making it unconstitutional to use race as a factor. (Patrick Semansky/AP File)
“Colleges are not typically just using race anyway — instead, they are typically considering race as one factor among many,” said a local law school professor.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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